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V317 DBN

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,999 mi
Last recorded140,999 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 DBN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 140,999 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 140,999 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 138,472 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 138,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 134,227 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play to Steering rack inner joints

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 134,227 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play to Steering rack inner joints

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 133,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 130,411 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 120,623 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 111,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,549 miles

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2009 96,154 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 90,015 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 90,015 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 84,364 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 74,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 63,953 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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V317 DBN is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,382 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V317 DBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V317 DBN registered?

V317 DBN is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V317 DBN safe to buy?

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